Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

Chapter 248 Immortal Cave, Valley of Forgetfulness, and the Ship of Ten Thousand Books

It must be said that the Zhenyin Division is the best choice for countless independent cultivators, apart from the major sects.

At first.

If it weren't for the guidance of a divine being leading him to the Inheritance Cliff of Huangshan to obtain the inheritance, he might have joined the Zhenyin Division, earning merits by completing various tasks and exchanging them for subsequent cultivation methods.

just.

When that time comes, he'll probably spend most of his time on countless missions, facing dangers to earn small merits, which will eventually accumulate into great merits...

After all, in small towns, there aren't usually many missions available for cultivators to take on.

Occasionally, small tasks not only take a lot of time, but also yield little merit.

Most of them focus on 'minor skills'.

Ten small merits make up one great merit, and ten great merits make up one heavenly merit.

When will it take to accumulate enough merit to exchange for the corresponding cultivation technique?
Not to mention, the Huangshan meditation technique that Chen Yushu learned was a top-tier skill in the world.

Within the Zhenyin Division, there may be equivalent cultivation techniques, but the required merits will inevitably be calculated in terms of 'Heavenly Merit'.

By the time he accumulates that much, he'll probably be past the appropriate age for cultivation.

Not to mention, among the inheritances Chen Yushu received were equally top-tier and profound techniques such as the Art of Connecting with the Underworld, the Heavenly Yang Reversal, and the Nine Transformations of Yang Technique.

The town of Yinsi in Qinghe County is not located in a relatively prosperous area, but rather in an old residential area near the west.

However, it is still a semi-official department, and there are guards at the entrance. Moreover, the guards are all quite strong, all of them are Body Refinement Realm cultivators, and they have all reached the Inner Refinement level of External Forging and Internal Cultivation. They are considered to be good people in the martial arts world.

Chen Yushu explained his purpose, and although the gatekeeper was puzzled, he still made an announcement.

Soon, a middle-aged Taoist priest quickly came to greet them.

Behind him followed several people of varying ages, but they were clearly all from the Zhenyin Division.

Chen Yushu glanced over and immediately recognized the middle-aged Taoist priest.

It was Zhou Qing, the Xuanwu Taoist, whom he had spoken to before.

The people following behind him were also familiar faces; there were several Yin cultivators who had participated in the battle at General Feng's Temple.

Most of them were cultivators with the cultivation level of three incense sticks, but there was one who was only at the level of two incense sticks.

However, unlike Chen Yushu and others, who were targeting cultivators and evil spirits, they mostly dealt with fierce ghosts, evil spirits, or cultivators of evil god sects.

When the group saw Chen Yushu, a look of eager anticipation flashed in their eyes.

You should know that they all witnessed the battle at the entrance of the General's Temple.

They were very clear about Chen Yushu's strength and methods.

Therefore, upon hearing that the senior who had almost single-handedly turned the tide was coming to the Zhenyin Division to complete his onboarding procedures, almost everyone eagerly awaited his arrival.

"Tongling greets Fellow Daoist Zhou and all fellow Daoists."

Chen Yushu was somewhat surprised to see such a grand display, but his expression remained unchanged. He simply cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said...

As for his original name.

He thought about it and decided it was best not to reveal it yet.

He didn't want his identity to be exposed, and for one or two cultivators to suddenly appear and disturb him while he was cultivating.

Therefore, within the Zhenyin Division, he will present himself to the outside world under the Taoist name of a spirit medium.

As for directly addressing Xuanwu Daoist as Fellow Daoist Zhou, it was naturally because Xuanwu Daoist's identity was the Daoist title on the sensing plate.

In reality, the other party will naturally prioritize their own birth chart.

That is exactly the opposite of Chen Yushu.

"You're too kind, fellow psychic."

Zhou Qing quickly waved his hand and said.

"Greetings, senior psychic!"

At this moment, everyone else in the Zhenyin Division also bowed in greeting.

Chen Yushu met them all and learned their identities from Zhou Qing.

The leader among them was Xu Zhimu, the chief of the Zhenyin Division of Qinghe County, whose cultivation level was equivalent to three incense sticks.

Next to him is Wang Xing, the deputy commander, who is also at the level of a three-incense stick Taoist.

One was at the peak of the Three Incense Sticks stage, and the other was at the late stage of the Three Incense Sticks stage.

As for the others, they were all ordinary cultivators within the Zhenyin Division, holding the position of junior officer.

As they spoke, the group quickly entered the Zhenyin Division.

Then Zhou Qing took out some corresponding documents and books, explained the rules of the Zhenyin Division, and had him sign some documents.

After all that.

Only then was the grading system officially completed.

in this way.

Chen Yushu can also be considered a member of the Zhenyin Division.

"Here is your identity token. I have already separated and recorded the four major merits inside."

Please keep this token safe, fellow Daoist.

This is your credentials for freely entering and exiting various parts of the Martial Kingdom.

In addition, fellow Daoist is, after all, a Great Yin Walker above the Dao Realm.

Their status and strength are extraordinary.

Therefore, they naturally wouldn't start from the bottom like ordinary Yin cultivators.

Once you join the party, you will be eligible to take on the position of a centurion.

Enjoy all the rights and resources of the corresponding 100 households.

If one is willing to guard a certain area, they will receive a certain allowance and compensation, and will also have one free opportunity to enter the Immortal Cave each year.

Zhou Qing then handed a cyan token to Chen Yushu and said.

The Zhenyin Division is, in any case, a semi-official force.

It has its own job system.

Strength is only one aspect.

Most fundamentally, it's the corresponding job system.

From lowest to highest rank, they were: Junior Flag Officer, General Flag Officer, Centurion, Thousand-Household Commander, Commander...

A position like a centurion is actually not low in rank.

Generally, only those cultivators who have entered the Dao realm and some veteran cultivators who have been in the Three Incense Sticks realm can achieve great success by accumulating merits and seniority.

Chen Yushu was somewhat surprised that he became a centurion as soon as he joined.

But upon closer reflection, it seems normal.

If such convenience were not available.

How could a cultivator in the Dao Realm be willing to advance from a lowly position like those cultivators who have only been practicing for a short time?

However, what he was more concerned about at this moment was not the so-called official position, but the Immortal Cave that Zhou Qing had mentioned.

So he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "I wonder what kind of place this Immortal's Cave is?"

It is a secret place.

Legend has it that it was originally a celestial abode.

It was only because of the arrival of the Yin ghosts that the rules of heaven and earth changed, causing the spiritual energy in that secret place to leak out severely.

But even so.

It also retains some of the charm of the immortals when they were alive.

Not only are the spiritual particles incredibly abundant, but one day of cultivation inside is equivalent to ten days outside.

Moreover, it is extremely easy to sense the Dao principles inside, and it can even increase the cultivator's meditative state to a certain extent.

There have been more than one cultivator who, after staying inside for a period of time, directly improved their meditation level from the Lesser Meditation Realm to the Greater Meditation Realm.

It is even said that some people have used this to break through from Dading to Changding.

Any cultivator who enters it will receive tremendous benefits.

Unfortunately, cultivators at the Dao Realm can only enter the Zhenyin Division once a year, and can only stay for ten days each time.

I want to go back in.

That would require a great deal of effort.

Only after ten great merits, or one heavenly merit, will one be allowed to enter once.

The only difference is that a Heavenly Skill grants access to it for twenty days longer than the reward's access time. In other words, a Heavenly Skill...

You can stay inside for up to thirty days.

At this point, a hint of nostalgia appeared on Zhou Qing's face.

Clearly, that place was indeed extremely beneficial to cultivators, so much so that even though he had entered it more than once, he still missed it dearly.

"I see?
Who would have thought there was such a magical place within the Zhenyin Division?

Chen Yushu's eyes flashed, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Fairy Cave!
Its value is evident simply from its ability to enhance a cultivator's meditative state.

He knew all too well how difficult it was for a cultivator to improve their meditative state.

Even with his attribute panel, it's still so difficult for him to improve, let alone others.

This Immortal Cave, however, can enhance a cultivator's meditative state, making its value immeasurable.

"of course.

The Zhenyin Division has three major sacred sites.

These are Immortal Cave, Valley of Forgetfulness, and Ship of Ten Thousand Books.

Among them, the Immortal Cave, as I just mentioned, is rich in spiritual energy and can help people enter a meditative state and improve their spiritual level.

It is a sacred place to enhance a cultivator's understanding.

And the Valley of Forgetfulness.

It is a place where cultivators can freely leave their bodies and practice various wonderful techniques and methods.

In that place, cultivators can leave their bodies without worrying about the harm of the bewitching wind or the corrupting wind. They can leave their bodies for a long time without being disturbed.

In this way, cultivators can freely practice many wondrous techniques of the divine soul, such as the skill of controlling swords with the divine soul.

It can greatly enhance the strength of cultivators who have entered the Dao and left the body in a very short period of time.

As for the Wanshu Ship.

It is a place that contains ten thousand books and ten thousand laws.

It is said that it contains almost all the techniques and secret arts of countless sects from ancient times.

Moreover, as time goes by, the number of books in the collection continues to increase.

On the Myriad Books Ship, there is a Great Dao Test Stele.

Through that Great Dao Testing Stele, one can perfectly measure the corresponding cultivator's physique, cultivation level, and meditative state... Then, the Great Dao Testing Stele will immediately select the most suitable cultivation methods and spells from the corresponding collection of books based on the cultivator's condition.

This is absolutely a priceless treasure.

Unfortunately, each time it is opened, it requires ten high-grade spirit stones.

Moreover, each empowerment can only be used ten times…

As he spoke, Zhou Qing couldn't help but sigh with longing.

Each of these places is incredibly valuable; they are all three sacred sites that require a certain level of spiritual power to enter.

"Immortal's Cave, Valley of Oblivion, Ship of Ten Thousand Books..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yushu was also surprised.

Such places are truly of great use to cultivators.

One can enhance comprehension, another is a wonderful place for cultivating the soul, and the last one is even more magical, as it can test physique and automatically select the most suitable cultivation method for the cultivator...

"It's just a pity."

For each and every one of them, getting in is no easy feat.

It requires divine intervention!
Ten great merits are needed to make up one heavenly merit.

Including my participation in the operation to eradicate the evil cult, I only have four major merits.

That's far from enough for even one exchange.

Chen Yushu felt a pang of emotion, but he wasn't too disappointed.

These places, though magical, are indeed quite effective in enhancing a cultivator's strength.

However, he has an attribute panel for entering a meditative state, which he can improve by reading books. He is not far from breaking through to that state.

The unique ability of Zuowang Valley, which allows cultivators to practice secret techniques of the soul, was not particularly attractive to Chen Yushu.

Because he possesses the ability to communicate with the underworld, he can freely cultivate within the underworld.

Although it can still be affected by the bewitching winds and the corrupting winds, the environment of the underworld is actually quite friendly to the soul.

He cultivated various divine soul techniques inside, and the effects were not necessarily much worse than those in the Valley of Oblivion.

As for Wan Shuchuan's abilities, they were nothing to Chen Yushu.

Because he already had a cultivation method suitable for him.

Although it may not be the most suitable.

However, when he cultivates the corresponding techniques and spells to the point of minor success, major success, or even perfection, then even the most incompatible techniques and spells will inevitably transform into the means that best suit him.

This is the special and powerful effect of the attribute panel.

"correct.

Fellow psychic.

Now we have achieved great success.

"Fellow Daoist, do you wish to directly exchange for treasures, or save them up to exchange for Heavenly Merit Points, thereby gaining entry into these three holy lands?"

Immediately afterwards, Xuanwu Daoist Zhou Qing asked a question.

"Redeem directly!"

Chen Yushu didn't hesitate at all and quickly spoke up.

"it is good.

Then come with me.

Inside the Zhenyin Division, there was a simple, basic document.

The above records the internal value of some treasures.

Most are calculated based on merit.

However, there are a few that are available but unsellable.

Zhou Qing was not surprised to hear this, and then led Chen Yushu to one of the rooms.

Chen Yushu naturally followed closely behind.

On the way, he suddenly saw a huge white wooden board.

On that wooden board were recorded a series of task lists.

Chen Yushu glanced at it briefly and found that most of the records were about strange events that had occurred in Qinghe County.

Among them, he even saw the strange situation in the tailor shop he had dealt with the day before.

It clearly states that the tailor shop on Linhe Street is suspected of being haunted by a ghost, enticing people to enter and spend money, and that cultivators are needed to investigate... The following text indicates the merit points rewarded for this task.

A small achievement!
Chen Yushu was not surprised to see this.

This kind of task is indeed relatively simple.

It would be good enough if you could achieve even a little bit of success.

However, the highest recorded achievement was a full celestial merit.

"Slay the tree demon!"

This task caught Chen Yushu's attention.

Then, a brief introduction to the 'tree spirit' was given below.

Chen Yushu only glanced at it before giving up.

"Peak of the Demonic Rank!"

This level of strength... is almost equivalent to the mid-stage or even late-stage of the Dao realm among cultivators.

That is, a cultivator who travels at night or day. With his current strength, even if he used all his skills, he would be no match for him if they met.

No wonder, once the mission is successfully completed, a Heavenly Merit will be awarded directly.

Such a being could not possibly accomplish this without immense power.

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(End of this chapter)